Stab-initiated explosive device containing a single explosive charge

Abstract

An explosive device having utility as a stab-initiated detonator or primer which comprises a container for housing an explosive charge, and a single explosive charge consisting of from about 90 percent to about 98 percent by weight of mercuric-5-nitrotetrazole and from about 2 percent to about 10 percent by weight of tetracene, housed within the container.

What is claimed as new and desired to be secured by Letters Patent of the United States is: 
     
       1. A stab-initiating detonating or priming device comprising a container for housing an explosive charge, and a single explosive charge consisting of a uniform mixture of from about 90 percent to about 98 percent by weight of mercuric-5-nitrotetrazole and from about 2 percent to about 10 percent by weight of tetracene housed within said container. 
     
     
       2. The detonating or priming device of claim 1 wherein the single explosive charge consists of 95 percent of mercuric-5-nitrotetrazole and 5 percent of tetracene.